FINAL PROJECT & DEVELOPMENT

FINAL PROJECT

A stubborn driver takes a shortcut despite warnings, only to face a horrifying encounter with a ghost that leads to his tragic end.

PRODUCTION

We chose to begin with these little scenes because we thought they would be the simplest to shoot and color grade. These photos and the rest of the project were shot at night on the major road next to my buddy and group partner Umer Raza's residence. Since it was evening and we only had streetlights, it was difficult to set up the lighting, even though the montage pictures were rather easy to take (all handed).

After modifying the camera angles, we switched off all of the lights on the cars and mobile devices for the opening credits. We battled to position the ring light precisely throughout the montage shots so that it would provide enough illumination without overpowering the picture.

BTS DAY 1

BTS My friend helping the actor with the role.

THE MAIN SCENE AND ENDING:

We were aware that lighting the big scene—where the ghost appears—would be the most difficult. We thus made the decision to shoot it once we had more experience together. My group partner and I tried a variety of lighting configurations and angles beforehand, but nothing seemed to work. We decided to install a ring lamp on the passenger seat to provide even, gentle lighting on the day of the shoot. The landscape had a soft, unsettling light thanks to this arrangement, which also helped to remove sharp shadows.

The medium view of the driver exiting the vehicle and making his way to the front to look into the commotion was a more straightforward shot. Filming this scenario was quick and simple.
The subsequent image, in which the driver gets back into the vehicle, was challenging, though. The lighting kept coming out incorrectly despite our four attempts. In order to increase visibility, we ultimately chose to record from the sunroof and mounted the ring light above the vehicle.

It also took some time to perfect the last scene, in which the driver spots the ghost in the rearview mirror. Because the camera wasn't adjusting correctly, we made many unsuccessful tries. We worked really hard before we were able to correct the angle and get the picture.

We also recorded a couple more montage shots just in case we needed them for editing .We also recorded a couple more montage shots just in case we needed them for editing.

That marked the conclusion of our production and filming process..

PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION:

We had planned our roles ahead of time. I served as the co-director, production designer, lighting coordinator, and Director of Photography.

Our group was small, consisting of just Umer and me. Umer took on the roles of co-director and editor.

During filming, we decided to modify parts of the script, like adding a sudden ghost appearance in front of the car. Although these changes presented some challenges, they greatly enhanced the suspense of our film.

POST PRODUCTION

The majority of the hands-on editing was done by me because we edited the movie on my cell phone. However, my group partner and I collaborated on the majority of the project, and she was crucial in making editing decisions.

Setting up the clips on the timeline and choosing where to chop them was the first thing we did. This may sound simple, but it was essential to establishing the proper tempo for the movie.

ALL OUR CLIPS

We put the music to the timeline before we did anything else because we had already chosen it early on. We choose Faded because it contrasted sharply with the dramatic, emotional scenes on screen with a solemn and contemplative tone.

The duality of appearances—everything appears serene and welcoming on the outside, yet there is something far darker underneath—was symbolized by this contrast. Similar to the eerie tones of Faded, this contrast captures the hopelessness and anxieties that lie under the surface.

EDITING:

This video project, which heavily emphasizes a horror aesthetic, was made using CapCut. The storyline, which takes place during a tense nighttime journey, is made more mysterious and suspenseful by the protagonist's phone conversation. The use of dark tones, stark contrast, and strategically placed cinematic cuts heightens the eerie mood and draws the viewer into the action. Well-executed transitions and creepy sound effects heighten the suspense, while subtle lighting changes draw attention to key sequences and add layers to the visual tale. The goal of the finished output is to create an immersive and captivating experience that keeps viewers interested and attentive.

We trimmed this scene and linked it to the following one in a smooth manner.

AUDIO MIXING

We used Alan Walker's song "Faded" in the opening of the movie. We changed the music to a ringtone and halted it when the driver got a call. The music was playing in the background during the talk, and we turned the volume back up when the call was over.

To increase the drama, we made a realistic sound of glass breaking as the ghost materialized in front of the automobile. We added spooky sound effects, such as animal sounds and disturbing noises, to heighten the mood when the driver emerged.

We combined two audio tracks to perfectly match with his speech when he got back to the car. CapCut was used to meticulously edit and add all of these sound effects.

AUDIO WE USED IN OUR VIDEO

We utilized 2 or 3 more audio tracks, but I haven't placed them here because I couldn't locate them on YouTube. But such noises were unsettling and contributed to the spooky mood.